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Driver’s license points and suspensions in Georgia
The Georgia Department of Driver Services suspends driver’s licenses when motorists accumulate 15 or more penalty points during a 24-month period. Points usually remain on Georgia driver’s licenses for two years, but there are steps motorists can take to remove points...
Do minor rear-end collisions bring concussion risks?
Rear-end collisions in Georgia, or anywhere in the world, could lead to disastrous outcomes. The vehicle traveling at high speed could cause enormous injury upon crashing into a vehicle. Victims could suffer spinal damage or even fatalities due to the force....
Can you be fined for having an open liquor bottle in your car?
Typically, if you're charged with a DUI in Georgia, the officer had reason to suspect that you were driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. However, many drivers don't realize that you can be ticketed just for having an open container of alcohol in your...
Two types of Georgia DUI arrests
There are two ways motorists in Georgia can violate the state's laws regarding driving under the influence. The first way a DUI charge can happen is an officer observes a driver and makes the determination that he or she is under the influence of alcohol. The second...
What will you do if you’re stopped for suspicion of DUI?
Just because a police officer is suspicious that you’re under the influence of alcohol doesn’t make it true. However, if it leads to a traffic stop, it’s critical that you know what you should do, shouldn’t do and how to protect your safety and legal rights. While no...
Broken bones from car crashes will cost more than you think
Broken bones or fractures are a common traumatic injury that people can suffer in a serious motor vehicle collision. Everything from the kind of restraints used to the type of collision will influence the kind of injuries someone suffers, including the location and...
What are the benefits of hiring a lawyer to challenge a traffic ticket?
On the surface, a traffic ticket doesn’t sound like a big deal. However, once you learn more about the potential impact on your life and finances, you may come to realize that you’re in a compromising position. Here are some of the many potential consequences of a...
What actions will Georgia take if you refuse a DUI breath test?
Most people are at least somewhat aware that their basic civil rights include the right against self-incrimination. What they may not realize is that this right primarily relates to what you say in court or while officially under arrest. Police can and do often compel...
Breathalyzers aren’t as dependable as their prevalence may imply
Police rely heavily on tests to pin a number on the sobriety level of motorists. If the digits come out too high, then you could be in a lot of trouble. But just because a breathalyzer says you’re out of bounds, doesn’t mean it’s telling the truth. Breathalyzers are...
Automated braking has mixed results
In 2018, the nation suffered the highest number of pedestrian deaths in traffic accidents in over 30 years. But automated braking systems, which were designed to prevent these and other motor vehicle accidents had a mixed record. The National Highway Traffic Safety...
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